Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced that nearly 700,000 voters have registered for advance voting in the upcoming elections over a span of nine days.

According to Thai News Agency, the ECT reported that a total of 688,951 voters have registered to cast their ballots early. This figure includes 2,460 individuals registering for advance voting within their own constituencies, 629,595 registering for advance voting outside their constituencies, and 56,896 people signing up to vote from overseas.

The registration process for advance voting is set to remain open until January 5, 2026. Voters can complete their registration through various means: in person at district registrar offices, local registrars, any of the 50 district offices within Bangkok, or at the Thai embassy in their place of residence. Additionally, registration can be done via mail or online.

Those who have opted to change their voting status and vote in advance are required to cast their votes on February 1, 2026. For the referendum, the ECT will facilitate registration for voting outside registered districts and outside the Kingdom from January 3 to January 5, 2026. The referendum vote is scheduled for February 8, 2026, aligning with the general election for Members of Parliament.